Before a pupil applies to Sir Thomas Rich’s School:
Our inclusion offer includes:
- A wide ranging primary outreach programme: Primary Outreach
- A year-long widening access programme known as Shaping Futures
- Summer workshops for Pupil Premium pupils.
- Free 11+ Test resources for all families: GL Assessment - Free Materials
- Free 11+ Test resources for those in receipt of Pupil Premium
- Parent friendly version of our Pupil Premium Strategy.
- Bespoke pupil and parent meetings before application as requested.
During the admissions process
Our inclusion offer includes:
- Appropriate access arrangements for the 11+ Test.
- Specific support for Shaping Futures parents in completing the registration form for the test.
- Mock tests arranged for Pupil Premium Pupils.
- A lower qualifying standard for pupils who are a Looked After Child (LAC), previously a Looked After Child, and those in receipt of Pupil Premium: Admissions Policies
- Bespoke induction for SEND pupils.
- Personalised Primary School visits during Year 6 by Sir Thomas Rich’s staff.
For pupils of Sir Thomas Rich’s School
Sir Thomas Rich’s School prides itself on having subject expert teachers delivering Quality First Teaching. This includes:
- High expectation for all learners.
- Well-structured, adaptive lessons using inclusive, bespoke strategies.
- Powerful subject knowledge delivered through a carefully sequenced curriculum.
- Clear expectations for behaviour and routines.
- The development of successful learners through our whole school Curriculum Aims
Bespoke strategies, support plans and resources are also provided, in consultation with parents, where necessary.